James Hetfield was ABANDONED but When MONEY CAME He Gifted a House to His Father

JAMES HETFIELD AND HIS TERRIBLE CHILDHOOD

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Sources:
Into the Black: The Inside Story of Metallica (1991-2014)

Absent 2010, directed by Justin Hunt

A rare interview with James Hetfield from Absent/movie

Metallica Guitarist and Vocalist James Hetfield:

[ThrillHouse]

Hetfield will always be my "Guitar Hero". As cliche and as corny as it is to say, his lyrics and riffs gave me the voice I never had growing up. Unforgiven 1&3, Fade to black, harvester of sorrow, and Mama said have all gotten me through some very difficult times in my life.

[hollienn]

I feel bad for James. He’s been through so much throughout his whole life. He deserves all this love and appreciation from his fans.

[Cincinnatus]

The fact is, no man who could leave his kids behind that way is normal. I was an accidental child, no question. My parents were in their 40s when I was born. But they gave me all the love, attention and certainly all the necessary things a kid needs ( plus lots of things I just wanted) . They were probably tired and would have liked to spend those years traveling or just making themselves happy but they focused on me . I am so thankful for that. I have written off former friends because of the way they treated their kids. It was none of my business, but it showed me the true measure of the person. If you can't put your kids first, you suck as a human

[deeforty]

How any man can abandon his family is beyond me, look what this experience made him though.

[marygarrage]

Seems James was ripped off of his childhood and teens. Everything started to go away. Learn what he wanted to learn..taken..his father..gone.. his mother..taken... Cliff....taken
All this man has done is give.
His lyrics are as powerful as his pain. What a absolute unselfish person. Thank you James Hetfield.

[johndeanrichards]

This is why I'll always have a place in my heart for Hetfield.

[jomesias]

This becomes a mindbend when you realize he probably would not have made all his powerful songs if he was a mama's boy. It made him stronger, gave him a purpose.

[KVMGReal]

Dude… who knew that one of the most successful metal band members would have such a terrible childhood? I always like their music, I’m trying to listen to more of Metallica, but this really makes me think more of the band’s history. It’s actually pretty motivating, when you think about it. James went through a horrible childhood, but was able to eventually do what he loved and have the most incredible fan base. I’m very happy now he had an incredible life right ahead of him in a secret way.

[simonkormendy]

I can kind-of relate to that, my dad owned a mechanical repair business, in 2000 he had to retire because of nerve damage in his left arm, I worked in my dad's workshop with my two brothers to keep the business going till it got sold, then my dad returns to his native country and takes all the money with him, including money he owes my mum as part of a divorce settlement, I found out that my dad is an alcoholic control-freak, my stepdad was also an alcoholic too, I used to get picked-on a lot at school because I had to wear glasses, I was actually born short-sighted, cross-eyed, and red-green colourblind, i eventually got into music because it was the one thing that truly made me feel good inside.

[claudioluna]

It’s super funny how James attended Downey High, which I recently found out aboutabout a year ago. I I attended Bell High School, which are neighbor schools. We were both in high school in the same years. Another thing that happened was that before Slayer made it, they were also neighbors to were I lived (Bell, Ca.) and I remember when Slayer came to our school (Bell High) and played cover songs, as well as their originals in our basketball gym. I paid .25 cents to enter the gym a watch them play. We were all so young and full of dreams! But then, really hit! Well, just a short story about my past. Be good people! 🤪

[fihtah]

this is the story of alot of men. il say billions. they bottle their feelings in and just keep going. some give into the darkness but others just keep moving forward but breaking piece by piece and we eventually die. there is a reason why men die earlier than women. i understand what james is going through because i've had a similar childhood. abandonment, neglect leaves such a horrible wound that really never heals. all my prayers with you james. keep fighting.

[thesoundpurist]

7:55 damn I'm 52 and I understand that anxiety of falling apart. It's not physical, it's your whole psyche with all the ghosts coming along with it. Have to learn to take it easy.
Family is the most important thing in this life.

[rushshukla]

When he reflects on his father leaving when he was 13 and states you never taught me how to be a man made me cry. I also lost my father suddenly when I was 16 and have always bottled up that anger inside of me. Dave Mustaine also shares this with his father abandoning them. I can't imagine the pain of that. When a parent dies you simply accept it and move on but someone walking out is a living rejection. I'm glad he reconciled with his father before he died but losing his mum at 16 as a consequence was a bigger hurt. These scars fueled some of their best songs.

[joakimhultman]

The way his music helped me I have made me idolise him. I wish him all the best!

[goneforever]

James I hope you read this, you are my hero and you were always there for me!! I love you brother! I grew up on your music. You where there for so many hard times. Thank you, your music will live forever.

[cvzanikos]

Hardship builds character in James case it turned him into a legend

[shyamsunder]

Don't look in the past because pain should stay away and heavy metal should arrive James Hatfield is best heavy metal rock

[craigspicer]

They say don't judge a book by its cover and its another piece of the big puzzle. I was lucky to have supportive parents and a great home life. To go through life in a dis-functional environment this way would in some ways would be really harsh. He had his problems and addictions like we all do but he comes out on top in away. He could have chosen another sad direction but we have an icon that will stand the test of time which was created by devoted people to cause that makes legendary riffs we know and love today.

[Mysterio-Solar]

What 20 Year old High School Dropout Misfit Lyrically Writes / Composes some of the Greatest Music EVER ? This man James Hetfield has no idea of how much he means to People around the World . He is a USA National Treasure and is a Primary Inspiration Defending a Nation with his Moving Poetry and Self Damnation of what Darkness he has had to offer the masses as a Beast Of Burden . HIs Voice and Passion will never be forgotten . ❤⭐🌠⚡🌋🙈🙉🙊🔥💥😎😉😳😍🤠🤙🤘🤗🤑🙃🤔

[elyzolana]

A difficult youth for Hetfield. | The first chords that are heard, when the acetate disc appears, sound like the beginning of the song by La Ley: Mentiras